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New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences

August 06 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Keep Informed

Malaysia will require social media services to apply for a license if they have more than 8 million users in the country from Aug 1, in an attempt to combat increasing cyber offences, said the government.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a statement on Saturday that the license was in line w...
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US sues TikTok over massive-scale privacy violations of kids under 13

August 06 2024 | TW News Correspondent

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The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday against TikTok and parent company ByteDance for failing to protect children's privacy on the social media app as the Biden administration continues its crackdown on the social media site.

The government said TikTok violated th...
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OpenAI co-founder John Schulman leaves ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic

August 06 2024 | TW News Correspondent

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John Schulman, one of the co-founders of artificial intelligence company OpenAI, has left the ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic, he said in a post on social media platform X late Monday.

"This choice stems from my des...
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A step towards enhancing digital payment ecosystem

August 01 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Happening

Fast-growing mobile financial service provider upay has recently partnered with SR Parcel for enabling electronic payment at different toll plazas, which will contribute significantly to strengthen digital payment ecosystem.

Under this agreement, SR Parcel Services Ltd. will be able to avail automatic toll p...
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A new gaming monitor hits the market

August 01 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Product Updates

The global brand has brought the new Ultra-gear series 31.46 inch OLED dual mode four UHD 240Hz or FHD 480Hz G-Sync compatible gaming monitor to the domestic market.

This LG brand monitor is made with 3840*2160 pixels MLA OLED anti-glare display. This display has a contrast rat...
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All social media to be open this afternoon

July 31 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Happening

Social media including Facebook, TikTok, which have been closed since last 12 days, are being opened from Wednesday in the afternoon. They are urged to be more careful in hiring local fact checkers. This decision has been made as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube have agreed to provide services in Bangladesh in accordance with the cons...
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e-commerce sector incurred loss worth Tk 1400 crore for internet outage: e-CAB

July 31 2024 | TW News Correspondent

E-Commerce

Due to internet outage, the total loss in e-commerce is worth Tk 1400 crore. To get rid of this type of losses, e-CAB has demanded the inclusion of a policy that the internet and Facebook should not be closed under any circumstances in future.

In a press conference held in Gulshan on Wednesday, the e-CAB president Shomi Kaisar conveyed the matter.

Senior Vice President Sahab Uddin Shupan, General Secretary Nasima A...
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Meeting to decide election date of e-CAB on October 3

July 28 2024 | TW News Correspondent

E-Commerce

The Election Board could not reschedule the election of the fifth biennial executive committee of E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB), the national organization of...
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Facebook is not coming back soon

July 28 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Telco

Google’s server was opened on Thursday. However, social media and video storage cache servers including Facebook, X, Twitter have been closed. This initiative is basically to bring the social media under accountability, said the the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.

In order to open the mobile inter...
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BYD YANGWANG U8 and U9 make world debut at Goodwood Festival

July 18 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Happening

BYD debuted its YANGWANG U8 and YANGWANG U9 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the first time a high-end Chinese brand has unveiled its cars at the festival. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual motorsports festival that takes place in Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. This year, it occurred from July 11 to July 14, 2024. 

The theme of the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed was ‘Ho...
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New variant of TECNO SPARK Go 2024 exclusively available on Daraz

July 18 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Product Updates

Innovative smartphone brand TECNO has come up with another surprise for its fans as the brand unveils the new variant of SPARK Go 2024 exclusively on Daraz, the country’s largest online marketplace. This new star from the lineup of SPARK Go 2024, now with a 3GB variant is now available with special offers on Daraz.   

TECNO lovers can buy this new va...
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76% of Companies Improved Their Cyber Defenses to Qualify for Cyber Insurance

July 18 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Happening

 Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, recently released findings from its survey, “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders.” Accordin...
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realme Service Day: Save Up to 60% on Repairs and Enjoy Free Services

July 16 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Product Updates

Youth-favourite smartphone brand realme has announced its Service Day between July 16 and 18, 2024. This special event provides realme users exceptional discounts and free services to ensure their devices run smoothly. 

During the Service Day, realme users can avail of up to 10% discount on all spare parts, up to 60% discount on some old model mainboards, and up to 10% discount on accessories. 

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vivo's latest campaign offers prizes for the best photos and videos

July 16 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Product Updates

Traveling with dear friends brings tremendous joy. But winning fabulous prizes by capturing those cherished moments is just pure exhilaration!

vivo is launching the exciting ‘vivo Travel Buddy Photography Campaign’, running until July 25. To participate, contestants are encouraged to...
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Banglalink and ICMAB Host Knowledge Sharing Session for Accountants

July 16 2024 | TW News Correspondent

Telco

Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, collaborated with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) to organize a seminar aimed at sharing cross-industry best practices among professionals on ethics and compliance in business operations.

This session contributed to the participants’ perspectives on incorpo...
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